Best Deviled Eggs For Thanksgiving
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Deviled eggs are a staple for many holidays and this is the best deviled eggs recipe for Thanksgiving! These adorable turkey deviled eggs will be a hit!
Best Turkey Deviled Eggs
If you’re looking for the best deviled eggs for Thanksgiving, you’ve found them! These turkey deviled eggs are perfect Thanksgiving appetizers or side dishes for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Thanksgiving is that time of year when we give thanks and take a little bit of a time out, but it’s also time for LOTS of recipes and cooking! Instead of traditional deviled eggs, maybe it’s time for some cute turkeys to adorn your table.
These fun turkey eggs are excellent for Thanksgiving day and all of your guests will comment on them. They are incredibly cute, but also one of the easy recipes that you won’t have to worry about making. The perfect combination!
These deviled egg turkeys are made from simple ingredients that you can easily find at your grocery store. They are naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so they will quickly become some of your favorite appetizers for Thanksgiving. Who wouldn’t love these little turkeys??
Recipe Notes:
- If you struggle with getting the egg yolks to break up, a potato masher will help you out.
- You may want to let your guests know that the peppercorns in this egg recipe are for decoration. Guests may or may not want to eat them depending on personal preference.
- Want to make these turkey deviled eggs even more turkey-like? Add some turkey bacon crumbles to the egg yolk mixture!
How To Make Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs Recipe
Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs Ingredients:
6 hard-boiled eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet relish
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 red bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
24 peppercorns
Seasoning salt (to taste)
Supplies Needed:
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Paper towels
Medium bowl
Kitchen spoon
Directions:
Step 1: Hard-boil your eggs in your preferred method (or follow the instructions below), in hot water or an instant pot. Run them under cold water or allow them to cool in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Remove the white shells, wash the eggs in cool water, and dry them off with a paper towel.
Step 3: Take your hard-boiled eggs and cut them in half. (You’ll now have 12 white halves.)
Step 4: Scoop out the egg yolks and put them in a medium-sized bowl. Add your mayo, pickle relish, sugar, seasoning salt (start with a shake and adjust to taste), and mustard.
Step 5: Mix well and then spoon the mixture into each hard-boiled egg white (as evenly as possible).
*Note – If you struggle with the egg filling, put the egg mixture into a piping bag or Ziploc bag.
Cut a large tip off the bottom corner with a pair of scissors to allow for the small pieces of relish to get through, and fill each of the egg whites. Discard the plastic bag when you’re done.
Step 6: On a cutting board, take your bell peppers and cut them in half. Clean out the seeds and cut them into long, thin strips.
Step 7: Cut each of those long strips in half. Continue until you have 12 small slices from each colored pepper.
Step 8: Cut an additional 12 small triangles out of the orange bell pepper and 12 small little rectangular slivers out of the red bell pepper. These will be your beak and wattle.
How To Assemble Turkey Deviled Eggs
Step 1: Place one strip from each of the different colored bell peppers towards the top of the eggs in a single layer.
I like to add them in rainbow color, so red bell peppers on the left, orange bell peppers in the middle, and yellow bell peppers on the right.
Step 2: Add your nose and wattle to the bottom of the egg halves, as shown in the photo.
Step 3: Add 2 peppercorns in the middle for the eyes. Now they’re all ready to gobble up!
How To Store Leftover Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs
Store any leftovers on the serving plate under plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
How To Hard-Boil Eggs
My favorite method for hard-boiling eggs is in a large saucepan on the stove.
Fill a large pot with heavily-salted water – enough water to cover the eggs. Add the large eggs to the cold water and put the pot on the stove over high heat. Heat it to a rolling boil.
Reduce the heat to medium and set a timer for 16 minutes. Once the timer has gone off, pour out the hot water and run cold water over the eggs for about 5 minutes or set them in an ice bath.
Place them in a bowl in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them.
Are You Looking For More Thanksgiving Meal Ideas? Here Are Some Of My Favorites:
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- Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
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When looking for Thanksgiving appetizers ideas, look no further than these turkey eggs! Created to look like adorable animals, these easy vegetarian appetizers are recipes that anyone can make! You may want to let your guests know that the peppercorns are for decoration. Guests may or may not want to eat them depending on personal preference. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. This calculation is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a doctor or dietitian. This calculator is a guide, but makes no guarantee of being exact or fully accurate.Best Deviled Eggs For Thanksgiving
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 168Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 228mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 7g